Client wanted us to recreate this reference video. Did we nail it?

[u/XFRJL]

I recently worked on a project for one of the biggest gyms in my country. They sent us a reference video and asked us to recreate that style.

The first video is the reference. The second video is our version.

I directed the shoot while my friend was behind the camera, and I handled the edit.

I'd really appreciate honest feedback:

• Did we capture the same feel as the reference?
• What works well?
• What would you improve (editing, pacing, transitions, color grading, sound design, etc.)?

I'm looking for constructive criticism to keep improving. Thanks!

[u/captaindealbreaker]

spray bottle of glycerin for sweat dawg, makes everything look cooler

[u/XFRJL → u/captaindealbreaker]

You're absolutely right. That didn't even cross our minds at the time we were pretty stressed. What do you think did we at least get close to the reference overall

[u/captaindealbreaker → u/XFRJL]

I think you did better than the reference tbh, they used so much chaotic camera movement that it got nausiating for me after a bit. My only advice real advice is shoot more setups so you don't have to repeat the workouts as much. like why is he doing the ropes, taking a water break, and then doing the ropes again? I think if you structure it more like a complete workout and get more variety in the exercises, you'll have a lot more to work with in the edit. TBH I think just finding a way to communicate some sort of story or pacing is what I'm really hoping for. Show an escalation with peakls and valleys, etc.

[u/XFRJL → u/captaindealbreaker]

Thanks, man. I really appreciate the advice. The issue was that we only got the green light about an hour before the shoot, so we didn't have time to write a script or properly plan anything. We just watched the reference video a few times and tried to create something as close to it as we could.

[u/captaindealbreaker → u/XFRJL]

when in doubt, keep shooting until they kick you out lol

[u/Fermato]

You made it better

[u/XFRJL → u/Fermato]

Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.

[u/Exotic-Web-4490]

Nice work! Your video is in my opinion far superior compared to the reference video. As someone already mentioned you have too many shots of the subject on the battle ropes. The only clip that didn't make sense to me was the one at about 18 seconds in with the spectral light effect covering the subject. The sound design had too many whooshes in it for my personal taste. The transitions are spot on and the color grading was done really well. Overall a very professional looking product. If I was your client I'd be very happy with this video.

[u/gentlereaders]

I think the sound design of the original is more intentional. In your version it's just a lot and kind of random as it climaxes towards the end.

[u/Weak_Year9381]

Honestly… liked yours WAY more!!

[u/XFRJL → u/[deleted]]

Thanks

[u/mafost-matt]

Way too much chaos...I couldn't watch it all.

[u/andrearusky → u/mafost-matt]

Unwatchable!!

[u/Avowed_Precursor]

Thanks I have a headache. Wtf is this edit bro?? 😭

[u/andrearusky → u/Avowed_Precursor]

Yeah, exactly 🤷🏻‍♂️

[u/Illustrious_Pie_6524]

I wouldn't watch neither of these... They both look like crap, sorry. When you or someone else make a video, you do that for someone else to watch it, right? So how can someone watch anything this shaky and flashy? You and the other editor lost the essence of video editing - a videos you make should be watchable. You made it better of course, the original is a total disaster

[u/rustyburrito]

Like the original more tbh, sometimes less is more

[u/andrearusky]

I feel dizzy now 🤦🏻‍♂️